Table 2

Life history taxonomy of some mental health disorders

Fast spectrum disordersSlow spectrum disorders
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (heterogeneous)Autism spectrum (heterogeneous)
Autogenous obsessive-compulsive disorderDepression (heterogeneous)
Borderline personality disorderEating disorders (perfectionist and overcontrolled profiles)
Eating disorders (dysregulated profile)Reactive obsessive-compulsive disorder
Disruptive, impulse-control and conduct disordersObsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Schizophrenia spectrumAlcohol use disorders (type 1)
Alcohol use disorders (type 2)
  • It was edited based on the works by Del Giudice.1–3